News - covid
Health Minister confirms reduced number of vaccines due here this month
The Minister for Health is under fire again today after rows over the exact number of vaccines Ireland is expected to get this month
Apr 1, 2021 13:04
Summer could be "wrecked" if restrictions are eased too quickly now
There's concern that people meeting up over the Easter holidays could lead to a surge in Covid cases
Apr 1, 2021 08:40
Walk-in Covid test centre to open in Ballinasloe this weekend
The LEA in east Galway has recorded over sixty Covid cases in the last fortnight according to figures from the government's Covid hub
Mar 31, 2021 16:12
6 deaths and 411 new cases of Covid-19 announced nationwide today
The Shannonside region has recorded some of the lowest virus figures nationwide over the last 24 hours.
Mar 31, 2021 15:44
Local teachers and carers express concern over changes to vaccine schedule
Local professional groups are expressing worry over the change to the vaccine roll out announced by the government on Tuesday
Mar 31, 2021 13:22
Rapid Covid testing could be rolled out in schools by September
There are new plans being unveiled by the HSE to try improved 'track and trace' as well as stop the spread of the virus
Mar 31, 2021 13:08
REVEALED: Government updates its Covid lockdown exit plan
The government has announced a plan for easing of restrictions but nothing will change until the week after Easter
Mar 30, 2021 18:25
Irish vaccine programme to change significantly
The changes have come as a shock to ministers who were unaware of the discussion to alter the programme
Mar 30, 2021 18:07
Athlone barber calls for clear Covid re-opening plan to be announced
There is growing frustration among barbers and hairdressers as well as others at the government's Covid roadmap
Mar 30, 2021 13:00
14,000 cases of Covid-19 recorded across the region since pandemic began
247 people across the region have passed away due to Covid-19, with a total of 4,631 COVID-19 related deaths occurring across Ireland.
Mar 26, 2021 13:31
Just over 600 new Covid cases and 3 more deaths reported this evening
NPHET has announced just over 600 new Covid cases reported in the last 24 hours with the Shannonside counties accounting for up to 22
Mar 25, 2021 19:58
Five walk-in Covid test centres to open tomorrow
The centres will be open in areas where they has bene high incidence rates of the virus
Mar 24, 2021 17:47
Six classes at Longford school sent home due to Covid outbreak
The decision comes as five cases of covid were confirmed in the primary school based in north Longford
Mar 23, 2021 11:56
Low Covid numbers locally as Longford's incidence rate drops again
The 14-day incidence rate is 157 cases per 100,000 people while the 5-day moving average of new cases is 580.
Mar 22, 2021 18:36Shannonside Newsletter
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